Programme Manager – CMC Industrialization (Production Facilities & Operational Readiness)

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is advancing Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) technologies to enable next-generation aerospace products. The Program Manager – CMC Industrialization will play a critical role in establishing and maturing CMC production capabilities at Rolls-Royce’s Indianapolis, Indiana and Cypress, California sites. As part of the Industrialization Production Facilities and Operational Readiness team, this role focuses on ensuring facilities, equipment, processes, people, and supply chains are fully prepared to support safe, compliant, and scalable CMC production. You will lead complex, site-spanning programs that transition CMC technologies from development into sustained industrial operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to help stand up and mature world-class CMC production facilities in the US, directly supporting Rolls-Royce’s future propulsion technologies. You will work at the intersection of advanced materials, manufacturing excellence, and operational readiness, with real impact on production capability and business outcomes.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree with 7+ years of related experience OR A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience OR A master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience OR JD/Ph.D. In lieu of a degree, 9+ years of related experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
Proven program management experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or operations readiness
Strong understanding of production facilities start-up, commissioning, and manufacturing scale-up
Experience leading cross-site or multi-facility programs
Ability to manage ambiguity and technical risk in novel or first-of-kind manufacturing environments
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organizational and communication skills, demonstrated through effective program delivery
Integrates safety considerations into planning, decision-making, and execution
Strong delivery focus with attention to operational detail
Collaborative, inclusive leadership across diverse site teams
Systems-level thinking with an end-to-end factory mindset
Proactive risk management and continuous improvement orientation

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) or other advanced/high-temperature materials
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing quality systems and certification requirements
Experience with capital projects, equipment qualification, and factory layout development
Experience with major infrastructure programs and production start-ups
Knowledge of Process Safety Management and how to implement
Familiarity with manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) and gated development frameworks
Formal program or project management qualification

Responsibilities

Lead industrialization and operational readiness programs supporting CMC production at Indianapolis and Cypress, CA facilities.
Drive site readiness across facilities, equipment, tooling, staffing, training, and production systems.
Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning manufacturing, engineering, quality, HSE, supply chain, IT, and facilities
Plan and deliver production ramp-up activities, including recruitment and training
Manage capital investment programs
Ensure operational processes meet aerospace quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks associated with first-of-kind CMC manufacturing operations
Provide clear program governance, reporting, and escalation to senior leadership
Support supplier industrialization and material availability to enable uninterrupted site operations
Capture lessons learned and drive standardization across CMC production facilities